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Saucer with figures in boat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, white plate with a black and white design. The plate features a boat with a canopy in the center, and four people are on the boat. The person on the right is holding an oar. The boat is on water, with ripples around it. There is a bird flying above the boat. On the left side of the plate, there is a cliff with a building on top. On the right side of the plate, there is a tree branch. The background of the image is gray. The plate appears to be titled "Saucer with figures in boat" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 573 px
Public Domain
Yes
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